Freud99-518: 3-1/2" (dia.) Raised Panel Bit with 1/2" shank, 5/64" minor height

Freud router bits are always of the highest quality just like their blades.

The media could not be loaded.  I ordered the  Freud 99-518 3-1/2-Inch Raised Panel Bit  on October 13, 2013 and it arrived at my doorstep on October 25, 2013.Upon arrival I opened the Amazon boxed package to see my purchase and was very disappointed by the packaging, although it was packaged by Amazon with plastic balloon bags to keep the case with the bit firmly in place the problem is within the storage case that holds the bit. If you look at the ending video I uploaded with my review you'll notice the storage case and the little booklet is badly damaged by the Router bit because it came out of the slot in the base of the storage case and moved around pretty violently during transportation. However that was not really a concern to me, the real problem was if my Router bit cutting edges had been chipped then it would've been some major problem. I say major because I live in Trinidad, West Indies and to send back my Router bit would really be a big problem for me. It would've been very costly for me to send it back, so think of my dilemma!I have to blame the Freud company and not Amazon because if an item like this is moving from destination to destination then I think they had better get their act together and place some sort of Styrofoam or some type of proper packaging material within the storage compartment to prevent these type of expensive bits from falling out of its slot where the bit is placed. This bit cost me $658.00 TTD after tax clearance and freight charges included and to pay that sum of money I think they can do better than that.That said the Freud Router bit was in great condition (Thank God for that) and I'm really impressed by Freud with their cutting edge technology, CUTTING EDGE being the emphasis.If you noticed in the video, as I had said in a previous review with a similar  Freud 99-515 3-1/2-Inch 2+2 Raised Panel Bit . Although my  Bench Dog 40-123 ProPlate Large Group1  has a very large opening I could not get any of my wrenches in the opening to tighten or loosen the bit.I must also say thank you Amazon for your great prices and AWESOME on time delivery, just 12 days time I received my item from your online store shipped to Miami then to Trinidad.

Okay, so definitely DO NOT DISREGARD THE SPEED RECOMDATIONS!! This thing made my whole 2'x6'- 4z4 bench shake and it sounded like a helicopter was taking off in my shop... in the end, gave an amazing cut and fit. Exactly what my customer wanted. Seriously though, check your router speed.

Three years ago, my company closed so I took a 30-year long hobby of woodworking to the streets. One of the things I learned early in this process is that having tools which consistently perform well is essential for meeting the quality and production standards of fussy customers. Lately, I have been busy making built-ins, and that means lots of custom raised panel doors. Simply said, this bit cuts with little effort, and does indeed produce a smooth finish along the end grain of the panel. I've used it on poplar (cuts that like butter) and maple so far, and the results are spectacular. I'm slowly working up to industrial grade equipment, so some of my tools are still hobby grade. I'm using a Dewalt 619 plunge router on a home made router table with a simple drop-in mounting plate. Since I don't have an adjustable lift, my only beef with this bit, and many others, is that the shaft is about 1/2:" shorter than I would like. Not really the bit's fault, but for some of you hobbyists out there, this may be an important consideration.

Used for raised panel cabinet door. Cuts beautifully. I used a Milwaukee 11 amp router with a Rockler speed control set at about 7 (of 10). Worked very well.

One of several quadra-cut bits I own, and like the others, produces a very smooth cut, with minimal sanding to remove machine marks afterwards.Mine is used while table-mounted with a 2.25HP variable speed (Necessary to run large diameter bits at lower RPM!) Bosch router.For the cleanest cuts, I suggest making multiple passes (this is true for all bits where a lot of material must be removed, not just this one...Free Tip!)There is a bearing which can be interchanged with aftermarket bearings as well, if you want a smaller diameter of cut.I used this most recently to undercut the top of a media center top (photo)

This is an excellent cove profile bit. I have run many feet of curly cherry across it with zero tear out. The only reason I don't give it five stars is that I get a consistent light line or burning where the small cutter overlaps the main cutter. Suspect that it's because the wood being touched twice as often as the wood that is only being cut by the main cutter. The line is light and I am able to sand it out but it would be much nice if it wasn't there at all.

I am very satisfied with the quality and function of this very large router bit. It is recommended to take 3 progressively deeper cuts to make a full raised panel - and that is especially tru with harder woods. Smooth and burn-free final cut that needs minimal sanding.